It was mid-morning when he awoke in his own bed, he wondered how he got here, and he rolled over so he could get out of bed. He put his glasses on, and he saw Tobias, he was sat in a chair in the corner of his room. He was reading Blaine's favourite book, a pair of glasses perched on the end of his nose.

"Um, Hi..." said Blaine, confused

"Morning..."

"Um, can I ask... what happened?"

"Well, you kind of had a panic attack and fainted... Um I helped your friends bring you home... I just wanted to make sure you were okay... I hope that's alright."

"Oh... um... yeah, thanks um, Tobias... I-I'm fine, it's fine."

"Blaine Anderson... you had a panic attack... that's not really fine."

"I, I know... I'm just adjusting, recovering you might say... I'll be okay." Said Blaine

He internally debated over whether to tell Tobias, who was practically a stranger, about what happened... even though he hadn't even told Kurt yet and it had taken weeks for him to tell Darren and Kelsey. He didn't know what it was but it felt like he could trust him.

"Okay, I hope so... I'll let you get dressed..."

Blaine nodded and Tobias left. He got up and showered; he dressed in sweats and pulled on his favourite baggy hoodie, he didn't bother to gel his hair. After all it probably wasn't a good idea for him to go in to work today. He picked up his cell and walked out in to the main living area.

"I'll be right with you... I just have to call work" said Blaine "Tell Lynda I won't be in today"

"I did that peanut," said Kelsey, who was in the kitchen cooking bacon, eggs and mushrooms "I explained to Lynda that you couldn't come in today... because of..." she looked to Tobias and back at Blaine pointedly "You know... and she said just keep in touch and you can come back when you feel better."

"Oh thanks Kels..." said Blaine offering her a small smile, relieved.

"Anytime" she smiled back at him.

Tobias was sat on the couch not really knowing what to do with himself, he wasn't sure if he should stay. He wanted to... He was in Blaine Anderson's apartment, with Blaine Anderson. He'd had a crush on Blaine for a while now... he wanted to tell him, ask him out maybe? But then after last night's events maybe it wasn't such a good idea.

Blaine walked over to him with two plates of food and sat down on the couch next to him. Tobias smiled his knee 'accidentally' bumped Blaine's sending shivers up his spine. He watched Blaine for a while captivated by his curls and the way the sunlight accentuated his facial features.

"Thanks," he said taking the plate gratefully, "How you feeling Blaine Anderson?"

"Please, just call me Blaine. And I'm feeling... okay" he said slowly, nodding slightly "Good actually... I think I'm getting there... "

"Well I'm glad." Tobias smiled, looking at Blaine, half wondering what he meant.

They ate in silence, Kelsey and Darren sat watching the two of them interact. It was rare Blaine looked so comfortable in the presence of another guy, not since the assault. Blaine seemed at ease around Tobias, It was nice to see him like this, he seemed more himself.

"Um, I should get going... I've got the lunch time shift." said Tobias, not really wanting to leave, looking at his watch "Um, will you be okay Blaine Anders-, Blaine"

"Yeah... I'll... I'll be fine...um, thank you, again Tobias"

"Um, yeah... Your welcome, see you around Blaine" Tobias offered him a small smile and left.

"I'm playing again on Thursday night..." Blaine called... "If you're working... or not um... just... yeah"

Blaine looked at his feet, not really knowing why he'd just told Tobias that. It felt strange, he felt safe with him around... Since the assault he rarely felt safe around guys other than Kurt or Darren. It felt nice... He looked back up at Tobias who stopped and turned, smiling back at Blaine.

"Um... yeah... I'm not working" said Tobias, Blaine's face fell slightly "But I'll come... like I said I love hearing you sing"

Blaine blushed slightly.

"Um... thanks... so see you then?"

"Yes, see you Thursday... Blaine" said Tobias, as he turned and grinned to himself... He'd just kinda got a date with Blaine Anderson.

"Hey peanut" said Kelsey, closing the door "I'm proud of you..."

"Um... thanks... I don't really know what happened there but um... I do kinda like him he's utterly adorable"

"You seem comfortable around him" said Darren.

"He's really sweet... I don't fully understand myself..." said Blaine, slightly puzzled sitting on the couch.

"Either way you're moving on Blaine, and I'm proud... we're proud... It's nice to see you're more yourself" said Kelsey

"It's nice to feel more myself" said Blaine. "Can we watch a movie?"

"Of course B." said Darren. "What do you want to watch...?"

"Um... The Breakfast Club?"

They put them movie on and started watching. Blaine felt proud of himself he'd made progress... he even had a kinda sorta date with Tobias.
~~~

"Kurt baby?" said Ryan, sleepily as he woke up. "Where were you last night? I didn't hear you come in"

"Just out... I met up with a friend" said Kurt, he felt bad about lying to Ryan... well it wasn't really lying to him... just omitting information.

"Who?"

"Just some old school friends..." said Kurt absentmindedly as he flicked through 'The Book', making the occasional note on a yellow post-it note.

"Oh who?" said Ryan shuffling up to Kurt and resting his chin on Kurt's shoulder. "Hmm, that looks nice" he added pointing at one of the outfits.

"It is, it's a personal favourite." said Kurt "It was just Lotti and some of the warblers were in town so we got a couple of drinks"

"Okay..." said Ryan not fully believing Kurt, nuzzling at his neck.

"Ryan, babe... I'm working" said Kurt, still looking through the book

"Awww. Come. On. Baby. You. Can. do. That. Mmm, later" said Ryan, each word punctuated with a kiss down Kurt's neck to his shoulder.

"Mmm," Kurt hummed softly as Ryan started to suck a dark hickey on his neck.

Kurt's resolve broke turning to kiss Ryan, in doing so 'The Book' fell to the floor. Kurt kissed Ryan hungrily. Kurt moaned in to Ryan's mouth, Ryan smiled.

"Do you wanna?" hissed Ryan in Kurt's ear.

"Babe, I thought we were waiting until we're married,"

"What if we called it off for an hour?" said Ryan, desperation in his voice.

"Then why would I be sleeping with you?" Kurt teased.

"Because you think I'm sexy and irresistible"

Kurt raised his eyebrow. "Do I now?" he laughed, he loved tormenting Ryan when he was desperate, he looked so hot when he begged.

"Please Kurt... I want you so bad... I feel like it might drop off"

"Now that would be a shame... but we made a deal no more sex until the wedding" said Kurt firmly, pulling away. "I'm going to take a nice cold shower"

Kurt got up leaving, Ryan in bed; he turned and looked at him when he reached the bathroom.

"You coming?" said Kurt.

Ryan smiled and joined him. The two men showered and dressed. Kurt sat down in the kitchen whilst Ryan made him breakfast. While Ryan did work at Runway it was his dream to become a professional Chef, He was taking classes at the night school. He made them some home-made cinnamon rolls.

"God babe they smells amazing" said Kurt, as Ryan placed a plate in front of him.

"They are my favourite, my mother used to make them for me"

"Yeah..." said Kurt. "They tastes great"

Ryan smiled and ate. As he washed the pots up after Kurt tapped a quick text to Blaine.

Hey, Bee, You Okay? I saw you faint- K x

Yeah, I'm okay, Kurt... Tobias helped me get home... you know the barman... he's sooooooo sweet-B

Oh? - K

Yeah, like so adorable...-B

I happy for you Bee. Are you sure you're okay though...- K

Yes Kurt! I'm Fine! - B

Okay, Bee... Okay... I'm sorry. I'll see you later, gotta run.-K

See ya- B

~~~
Thursday night

Blaine was setting up set, glancing around the bar. Why wasn't he here? He said he'd be here... Blaine paced backstage.

"Blaine," said Darren "Calm down... you're not on for ten minutes he'll be here"

"He won't... he's not coming he... he's realised I'm pathetic"

"Blaine" Kelsey said grabbing his shoulders "He'll be here... You're not pathetic. And the guy seems to really like you."

"Okay..." said Blaine as he sat down.

"Please welcome... Blaine Anderson" said Lily, the blue haired bar woman.

"Thank you Lily," said Blaine as he walked on staged to a thunderous applause.

He began to play his set; he gazed out at the audience as he played 'Stop the Rain' by Jacob Lloyd. He spotted Tobias stood at the front starting up at him, his green eyes on him. Blaine gazed out across the audience, flashing Tobias a smile as he sung.


Well I felt down and scared and lost and all alone,
And those I thought I loved had left me outside in the cold,
But you wrapped your arms around me and you took the fear away,
Your touch sent shivers through me, and you promised you would say.

And I know:
That you can make the rain stop,
And you can make the clouds drift away,
You can make the sunshine, I know your here with me every day,
You can make me happy when I'm feeling down,
And you look and see the whole world be and you'll always be around, with me

You look into my soul, you make a house a home,
you make a life worth living, and you called me as your own.
I want the world to see, just what you mean to me,
I couldn't live without you, but I'll be with you for eternity.

That you can make the rain stop,
and you can make the clouds drift,
you can make the sunshine, I know your here with me every day,
you can make me happy when I'm feeling down,
and you look and see the whole world be and you'll always be around, with me.

Blaine played three more songs before finishing his set for the evening. He climbed down off stage after receiving a thunderous applause.

"Blaine, you we're great tonight" said Tobias, going to give Blaine a hug, he flinched slightly, nervous of the other man's proximity to him then accepted the gesture.

"Thanks..." said Blaine with a smile.

"Would you um... like to get a drink?" Tobias asked reaching up and scratching the back of his neck.

"Yeah sure... I'd really like that"

Tobias led Blaine over to the bar, they had a few drinks laughing, chatting getting to know each other. They stayed in the bar until 2am, Kelsey and Darren and long since gone home, It was just the two of them and the bar man whose nametag proclaimed him to be called James.

"Woah..." said Blaine, "It's getting late...well early... technically."

Tobias laughed, Blaine was adorable. He was certain he was starting to fall for the guy and he'd only known Blaine for a week.

"Yeah it is I guess" said Tobias smiling.

Tobias walked Blaine back to his apartment. Blaine felt safe with Tobias there, walking by his side. Tobias made him feel happy again. They stood in Blaine's door way.

"Um so... I was wondering... would you like to go out again sometime..."

"I'd love to. Want my number?"

"Yeah" said Tobias, unable to stop the grin spreading across his face.

They exchanged numbers, and bid farewell to one another. Blaine pulled out his phone and tapped Tobias a quick text.

Goodnight Tobias- B x

A Reply came almost immediately.

Goodnight Blaine- T x